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Old August 27, 2016   #33
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I wouldn't spend extra for any type of "fancy" lime prepared especially for gardens. Don't stress over it. Just use whichever one you feel like buying but do incorporate it into the soil for best results.

I am not a believer in Epsom Salts. A better long term solution for adding magnesium is mulch, chopped leaves or compost. Most gardens are not deficient in Mg.

I don't like to get involved in too many additives because it usually leads to imbalances.

You have seen my soil test report and you can see that it is pretty well balanced. I do not add anything synthetic but I do spend significant time caring for the soil by adding compost and other organic materials.

Many people seem to want to add X for root growth or Y for flowering, etc and they can end up with imbalanced soil.

I am not saying that my way is the only way but it works for me.
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